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Mrs. Connor from Sarasota, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kicking of the Year With Snacks, Supplies, and Encouragement!

Help me give my students snacks, supplies, classroom encouragement, and prizes for succeeding!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Connor's classroom raised $285

This project is fully funded

My Project

Help me give my students some things to start off the new school year! I am asking for some supplies to give to students when they are missing essential school supplies.

I am also asking for some snacks to give to students when they are hungry so they can continue working instead of focusing on their empty stomachs!

Lastly, I am asking for some decorations to encourage students to keep trying and keep reading! My students are not good readers and typically need a lot of encouragement to keep them focused and trying!

Mrs. Connor Brookside Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Sarasota, FL View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

100 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epic Adventure Maps Push Pin World Map Poster 24" x 17" - World Travel Map Marks Your Adventures Around The World - Multicolored Pushpins Included - Travelers Gift - Traveler Wall Decor • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Epic Adventure Maps United States Push Pin Map 24" x 17" - Travel Map Poster to Mark Your Travels Around The USA (Beige) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Pinkunn 8.6 Inch Read Decorative Wooden Letters Reading Corner Decoration Read Sign Reading Nook Decor Kids Reading Nook Wall Standing Letters Decor for Classroom Library Family Playroom Decor Gift • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack (40 Pouches) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Takis Fuego 40 pc / 1 oz Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $16.56 1 $16.56
LOMIMOS 120pcs Halloween Pencil Bulk,Colorful Wooden with Eraser 12 Patterns Stationery for Kid Trick or Treat Gift Prize Party Favor School Office Supply Goody Bag Classroom Reward • Amazon Business $14.78 1 $14.78
Pentel® EnerGel™ RTX Retractable Liquid Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7 mm, Assorted Colors, Pack Of 12 Pens • Amazon Business $14.77 1 $14.77
LifeSavers Hard Candy, Original Five Flavors, 50 Oz Bag • Amazon Business $11.17 1 $11.17
Paper Mate Colorful Gel Pens - InkJoy Gel Pens, Assorted Medium Point (0.7). Perfect for Vibrant, Colored Writing and Sketching with Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, 14 Count • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
ECOTREE Eco-friendly Wood & Plastic Free Rainbow Recycled Paper #2 HB Pencils For School and Office Supplies, Pre-sharpened,12-Pack • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Yalis Push Pins Map Tacks 1/8-Inch Retro Metallic Color Beads Head Marking Pins, 6 Colors, 360-count • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Halloween Erasers for Kids Bulk Pumpkin Eraser Fun Small Halloween Eraser Cat Vampire Skull Witch Shaped Kids' Pencil Erasers for School Classroom Prizes Party Favors(72 Pcs) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mtrgdn Let's Read Boho Wood Box Sign Desk Decor Rustic Reading Wooden Box Block Sign Decorations for Home Kids Room Reading Room Nursery Classroom Wall Tabletop Desk Decor • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Sharpie S-Gel, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Black Ink Gel Pen, 12 Count • Amazon Business $5.89 1 $5.89

Materials cost

$208.57

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$241.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.65

Total project goal

$284.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$284.35

5 Donors

-$141.47

Donations toward project cost

-$121.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.02

match offer

-$141.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$120.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.22

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.41

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$0.00

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